Zscaler ZIA/ZPA Network Engineer &Cisco Networking

Role description

We are seeking a highly skilled Cisco Enterprise Networking & Zscaler Engineer to design, implement, support, and optimize enterprise network and security infrastructure. The role focuses on delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing network services while supporting transformation initiatives aligned with Zero Trust and modern cloud-delivered security architectures. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Cisco networking environments, Zscaler ZIA and ZPA administration, enterprise WAN technologies, and network security operations.

Key Responsibilities

Network Engineering & Operations

• Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and VPN environments.
• Configure and manage Cisco networking infrastructure supporting routing, switching, and enterprise connectivity services.
• Perform network capacity planning, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and infrastructure optimization.
• Monitor network availability and resolve network performance issues to minimize downtime.
• Lead network upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Maintain network diagrams, operational procedures, standards, and technical documentation.
• Support Cisco SD-WAN OR Enterprise WAN/SD-WAN environments based on business requirements.

Zscaler Administration & Security

• Deploy, configure, and manage Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solutions.
• Implement and maintain Zero Trust OR SASE/SSE concepts within the enterprise security architecture.
• Manage secure access policies, application access controls, and traffic forwarding configurations.
• Optimize connectivity through GRE/IPSec tunnels and Client Connector deployments.
• Monitor security events and collaborate with security teams on incident investigation and remediation activities.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and enforce network security controls and organizational security policies.
• Support firewall administration, VPN services, and network segmentation initiatives.
• Participate in security audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities.
• Perform vulnerability remediation and support security incident response efforts.

Incident & Problem Management

• Troubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues across on-premises and cloud-connected environments.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and implement preventive measures.
• Work closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve critical incidents.
• Participate in on-call and escalation support rotations as required.

Required Skills

Proficient

• Cisco Enterprise Networking (Routing & Switching AND LAN/WAN AND TCP/IP troubleshooting)
• Zscaler ZIA AND ZPA administration
• Cisco SD-WAN OR Enterprise WAN/SD-WAN
• Network Security AND Firewall/VPN

Intermediate

• Zero Trust OR SASE/SSE concepts

Experience

• 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Zscaler platforms.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise networks.

Skills

Cisco Enterprise Networking (Routing & Switching AND LAN/WAN AND TCP/IP troubleshooting),

Zscaler ZIA AND ZPA administration

Cisco SD-WAN OR Enterprise WAN/SD-WAN

Network Security AND Firewall/VPN

About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.